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Largest Cities in Pennsylvania

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Largest Cities — Pennsylvania

1 Philadelphia 1,582,432
2 Pittsburgh 303,620
3 Allentown 125,320
4 Reading 94,836
5 Erie 94,156
6 Bethlehem 77,069
7 Scranton 76,074
8 Lancaster 57,683
9 Levittown 50,930
10 Harrisburg 50,092
11 York 44,830
12 Wilkes-Barre 44,217
13 Altoona 43,508
14 State College 40,669
15 Norristown 35,782
16 Chester 33,209
17 Bethel Park 33,070
18 Drexel Hill 30,015
19 Hazleton 29,886
20 Easton 29,079
21 Monroeville 28,383
22 Williamsport 27,629
23 Plum 26,873
24 Lebanon 26,600
25 King of Prussia 25,025
26 Pottstown 23,392
27 Allison Park 22,108
28 Chambersburg 22,051
29 New Castle 21,727
30 Carlisle 21,335
31 Baldwin 21,159
32 Murrysville 20,839
33 West Mifflin 19,338
34 West Chester 19,235
35 Phoenixville 19,062
36 Lansdale 18,865
37 Johnstown 18,245
38 Colonial Park 18,125
39 McKeesport 17,520
40 Fullerton 16,729
41 Hanover 16,483
42 Hermitage 16,132
43 Horsham 15,866
44 Weigelstown 15,401
45 Franklin Park 15,273
46 Whitehall 14,863
47 Greensburg 14,777
48 Hershey 14,334
49 Indiana 14,170
50 Ardmore 14,165
51 Wilkinsburg 14,165
52 Dunmore 14,123
53 Willow Grove 13,919
54 Ephrata 13,729
55 Carnot-Moon 13,639
56 Montgomeryville 13,572
57 Pottsville 13,374
58 Washington 13,361
59 Kingston 13,333
60 Coatesville 13,323
61 Butler 13,306
62 Sharon 13,019
63 Bloomsburg 12,906
64 Meadville 12,723
65 St. Marys 12,612
66 Jefferson Hills 12,313
67 Yeadon 12,091
68 New Kensington 12,072
69 Elizabethtown 11,857
70 Mountain Top 11,856
71 Emmaus 11,727
72 Lower Burrell 11,659
73 Progress 11,143
74 Wyomissing 11,100
75 Lansdowne 11,064
76 Waynesboro 11,044
77 Shiloh 11,022
78 Broomall 10,684
79 Darby 10,664
80 Munhall 10,633
81 Nanticoke 10,610
82 Northampton 10,366
83 Berwick 10,291
84 Woodlyn 10,276
85 Columbia 10,217
86 Roslyn 10,150
87 Willow Street 10,010
88 Brentwood 9,927
89 Bristol 9,874
90 Uniontown 9,819
91 Croydon 9,704
92 Canonsburg 9,682
93 Sunbury 9,643
94 Bala Cynwyd 9,622
95 Lititz 9,599
96 Mechanicsburg 9,535
97 Oil City 9,517
98 Quakertown 9,298
99 East Stroudsburg 9,278
100 Warren 9,273

The largest cities in Pennsylvania represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Philadelphia leads with a population of 1,582,432, followed by Pittsburgh and Allentown. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. PA dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Philadelphia's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. PA has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 14,165 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 2,200,364.

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